Rebirth of the Capital Legend

"At present, it seems that introducing Huayi Capital is the most beneficial to us." Isaac said, "If we negotiate with Huayi Capital while secretly contacting new investors, or negotiate with multiple investment institutions at the same time, I'm afraid it won't be a good idea, right?"

On the premise that Su Yi agreed to give him the benefits he wanted after the acquisition was completed.

Isaac naturally hopes that the important shareholders of the group can accept the conditions given by Huayi Capital and continue the negotiations.

After all, only in this way can he maximize his own interests.

If the negotiations fail and other investment institutions are introduced, or if multiple investment institutions are introduced at the same time, all his previous efforts will be in vain.

"That's fine." Stuart said, "Negotiation is a fair contest based on common interests. If other investment institutions offer more generous bids than Huayi Capital and offer better acquisition and investment conditions than Huayi Capital, then there is no reason for us to choose Huayi Capital.

Similarly, if we ask Huayi Capital to purchase our shares at a price higher than the market fair value.

I believe that Huayi Capital would not agree to this if it knew that its interests were being damaged.

Therefore, before the formal acquisition agreement is signed, I think there is no problem with how and in what manner the negotiations are conducted. "

"I am worried that our actions will greatly reduce the positive intention of Huayi Capital to acquire our FXCM International," Isaac said. "If Huayi Capital easily withdraws, I am afraid it will be difficult for us to find an acquisition institution like Huayi Capital in the short term. For us... it will make us and our group's operating conditions face a worse situation."

"What Isaac said... makes sense." Patrick nodded in response, "From the fact that Mr. Su from Huayi Capital personally brought his team to negotiate when we first met, it can be seen that the other party is indeed sincere, and the several conditions they have given are also relatively respectful and sincere to us.

Based on our previous contacts with several Wall Street capital institutions, as well as FXCM International.

These potential acquirers.

They are either unwilling to make a direct cash acquisition, or they require our group to streamline internal functional departments and personnel, reorganize the group's board of directors, or directly merge into the acquiring company. It is difficult for us to provide independent management and operating conditions.

If Huayi Capital retreats.

It is indeed difficult for us to find an acquirer that is better than Huayi Capital in a short period of time.

In addition, given the current operating conditions of our group, it is not appropriate to delay any further.

The longer we delay, the more dangerous the group will be. As the group's operating conditions continue to deteriorate, the value of our equity will also face a significant decline."

Isaac's idea is more consistent.

Patrick is quite satisfied with the current progress of the negotiations with Huayi Capital, the acquirer that came from afar.

Of course, he and Isaac had their own ideas in this acquisition negotiation.

Since the two people’s shareholding is not very high, they cannot affect the final outcome.

"I also know that time is not in our favor." Noel responded, "But in order to force Huayi Capital to show the greatest sincerity and a more fair acquisition price, I think we still have to do this and put some pressure on Huayi Capital.

At least on the surface, we have to claim that there are other institutions offering better conditions.

At the same time, there are many potential institutions in the market that have strong interest in acquiring or investing in our company.

This is like a commodity in the market. Only when there are multiple bids and people participate in the purchase can the scarcity of the commodity be demonstrated and the commodity can be sold at a better price.

We have to do this for our own benefit and the benefit of the group.”

"I agree with Noel's opinion." Stuart weighed it for a long time, then turned his gaze to Isaac again and said, "Continue to contact the previous potential acquirers. We don't ask them to offer better acquisition or investment conditions. We just need to make Huayi Capital feel that many market institutions are interested in our FXCM International, give them a sense of urgency, and force them to propose better acquisition conditions."

"Okay, Chairman." Isaac nodded with a smile.

Although he is inclined towards Huayi Capital, if he can get Huayi Capital to offer better conditions so that he can get more benefits from this round of Huayi Capital's acquisition of FXCM International, he will naturally be very willing to do it.

While the meeting was suspended, the shareholders of FXCM International discussed privately and planned new negotiation strategies.

In the lounge of Huayi Capital.

After pondering the previous negotiations between the two parties, Wang Huaijin also said to Su Yi: "Mr. Su, it seems that the core shareholders of 'FXCM International' are not very willing for us to have absolute control over 'FXCM International'!"

Su Yi smiled and said, "This is understandable. If you are the founder of a company and have worked hard for more than 20 years, would you be willing to give up the absolute controlling rights of the company easily? Even if you have to sell the company and introduce new investors in order for the company to survive, you will also try every means to gain benefits, or retain your internal position after the company is acquired, right?"

"So... President Su had anticipated this situation a long time ago?" Wang Huaijin said.

Su Yi nodded slightly and said, "Although it is difficult to acquire 100% of the shares, I believe they will eventually agree to 75% absolute control after discussion. However, in order to ensure the success of the final acquisition plan, we still have to adjust the strategy appropriately, give the other party some benefits, and stabilize the future interests of these core shareholders."

"We said that after the acquisition, we will not make major adjustments to the internal business structure and personnel structure of FXCM International. Isn't this already protecting the future interests they are worried about?" Wang Huaijin frowned slightly and said, "What else do they want? If we make too many concessions and lose actual control over FXCM International after acquiring it... then I suggest that we give up this acquisition."

"Mr. Su previously agreed to purchase the shares we intend to sell with all cash." Noel smiled and couldn't help but ask the most core question that no one had asked in this round of negotiations. "I wonder how much cash and price Mr. Su plans to pay to purchase the shares we hold?"

Facing the sharp questions raised by Noel, Su Yi smiled and said, "I can tell you that we, Huayi Capital, are absolutely sincere in our intention to acquire FXCM International. I can also tell you that we will definitely purchase your FXCM International shares in cash at fair value. It's just that the final acquisition price requires our team to review your FXCM International's financial data, the company's internal operations, and asset evaluation before I can answer you."

"Mr. Su, what you said... I'm afraid it doesn't seem very sincere, right?" Noel chuckled when he saw that he hadn't gotten Su Yi to the bottom price. He said, "I can tell you clearly, Mr. Su, that 'Forex Capital' offered us a price of no less than 21.5 billion US dollars."

"Really?" Su Yi smiled and continued, "I just said that after the specific asset evaluation and financial data calculation, I will give you the most fair market price. But before that, if you feel that our 'Hua Yi Capital' is not sincere enough, or you don't believe me, then I will not object to you contacting other investment institutions. If there is an institution that really offers an all-cash acquisition price of US$21.5 billion, we will probably not be sitting here today."